Precision Materials Lab Technician

Construction Material Testing; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Maine/Portland region is seeking laboratory technicians to turn field samples into numerical data. You will perform Proctor curves, sieve analyses, Atterberg limits, moisture contents, and compressive strength tests in a documented quality system with calibrated equipment and strict accountability.

We provide training if you have a careful, precise approach. Pay ranges $25–$35 per hour with overtime for heavy testing seasons, and some field sampling may be

Qualifications

• Careful hands, clean documentation habits, mechanical aptitude.
• Prior lab or CMT experience a plus, not required — we train.
• Comfortable with repetitive precision work done right every time.

Responsibilities

• Perform ASTM D698, D1557, D2216, D4318, C136, and C39 testing
• Maintain calibration, standardization, and quality records
• Log samples and preserve chain of custody
• Break cylinders and report strength results same day
• Support proficiency sample programs and accreditation assessments

Skills

Careful hands

Documentation

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Maine/Portland region is seeking laboratory technicians to turn field samples into numerical data. You will perform Proctor curves, sieve analyses, Atterberg limits, moisture contents, and compressive strength tests in a documented quality system with calibrated equipment and strict accountability.

We provide training if you have a careful, precise approach. Pay ranges $25–$35 per hour with overtime for heavy testing seasons, and some field sampling may be